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We believe that, when done right, investing liberates people to create their own destiny. We are driven by our purpose to champion every client's goals with passion and integrity. We respect and appreciate the diversity of our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. We challenge conventions strategically to create value for our clients, our firm and the world. We live and bring to life the concept of 'own your tomorrow' every day. We champion our employee strengths, guide their development, and invest in their long-term success. We hire optimistic, results-oriented, curious, innovative, and adaptable people with the desire to help our clients and one another succeed.

As a company, we were established by Chuck over 40 years ago to champion Main Street over Wall Street, and to help Americans transform themselves from earners to owners. Through advocacy and innovation, we work to make investing more affordable, accessible and understandable for all. As we enter our fifth decade, we are looking for talented, innovative and driven people who believe they can help themselves, and our clients, create a better future.

Our Opportunity:

Intelligent Portfolios Technology is part of the Schwab Technology Services organization and is responsible for delivering Robo-Advisor solutions used by Schwab Clients and Advisors. As an Associate Software Application Engineer for Intelligent Portfolios Technology you will contribute your technical expertise within the engineering team and for our business partners. This position will be responsible for delivering high quality solutions that meet business objectives in a flexible, collaborative and rapidly changing delivery environment. It requires highly motivated and focused developers curious to build new and innovative solutions for our Clients.

What you'll do:

* Design and develop the next generation of Intelligent Portfolios solutions for Schwab Clients and Advisors* Search out and evangelize new and emerging technologies including open source tools* Implement continuous integration and deployment strategies leveraging tools like Jenkins with a DevOps philosophy* Ensure the highest quality software is developed, delivered and maintained* Work effectively as a member of self-organized Agile Teams

What you have:

* Coursework and/or experience in:* Object oriented languages such as Java, C# or C++* Microsoft technologies such as .Net* Software engineering principles such as software design patterns* Database principles such as SQL, Oracle, MongoDB or Hadoop* Knowledge and/or experience in web service design and implementation* JavaScript framework knowledge and/or experience such as AngularJS* Knowledge of cloud-native platforms like Pivotal Cloud Foundry including the implementation of microservices in .NET Core* Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle* Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills* Excellent written/verbal communication skills* Curiosity to understand and leverage new tools and technologies* Strong desire to leverage technology to build products that "wow" users* Excellent team player with the ability to influence and negotiate* Self-motivated as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems* Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and/or Masters in Computer Science

What you'll get:

* Everyday Wellness: Healthy Rewards, Onsite Fitness Classes, Healthy Choices, Wellness Champions* Financial Fitness: 401k Match, Employee Discounts, Personalized advice, Brokerage discounts* Work/Life Balance: Sabbatical, New Mothers returning to work Program, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, Time off to volunteer* Inclusion: Employee Resource Groups, Commitment to diversity, Strategic partnerships* Not just a job, but a career, with an opportunity to do the best work of your life

About Charles Schwab Corporation

Company Description

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) has been a leader in financial services for more than three decades. Through advocacy and innovation, the company has worked to make investing more affordable, more accessible and more understandable to all.

Today, Schwab meets the needs of individual and institutional clients through two operating segments:

- Investor Services helps individuals with brokerage, banking, insurance and other financial services. Clients have easy access online, by phone or at a local Schwab branch.

Company History

1963: Chuck Schwab and two other partners launch Investment Indicator, an investment advisory newsletter. At its height, the newsletter had 3,000 subscribers, each paying $84 a year to subscribe.

1971: In April, the firm is incorporated in California as First Commander Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Commander Industries, Inc. to conduct a conventional broker-dealer securities business and publish the Schwab investment newsletter. In November, Chuck Schwab and four others buy all stock from Commander Industries, Inc.

1972: Chuck Schwab buys all stock from what was once Commander Industries.

1973: The corporate name changes to Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Creating a New Kind of Brokerage

1974: In April, the SEC mandates a 13-month trial period for the deregulation of certain brokerage transactions. 1975: On May 1, The SEC mandates negotiated commission rates for all securities transactions. While many brokerages take the opportunity to raise commissions, Chuck seizes the opportunity to create a new kind of brokerage — a discount brokerage. In September, Schwab opens its first branch in Sacramento, CA.

1977: Schwab opens an office in Seattle — the first branch outside of California — and begins offering seminars for customers.

1978: Schwab extends service hours for customer service and quotes from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 PST — an industry first. Client accounts total 45,000.

1979: In a "bet-the-company" move, Schwab invests in the BETA mainframe system. The success of this automated transaction and record-keeping system demonstrates that technology can be a key growth driver. Client accounts total 84,000.

1981: Schwab becomes a member of the NYSE. The firm opens its first location in Manhattan. Larry Stupski is named President and COO of the firm. Client accounts total 222,000.

1982: Schwab is the first to offer 24-hour, 7-day-a-week order entry and quote service. The company’s first international office opens in Hong Kong. The IRA account is introduced. Client accounts total 374,000.

1987: In July, management leads a buyback from Bank of America for $280 million. In September, The Charles Schwab Corporation completes its initial public offering. In October, the market crashes and the Dow Jones Industrial Average loses 500 points, but at year-end client assets reach $14.3 billion. During the year, Schwab launches Financial Advisors Service to serve independent investment advisors.

1988: Financial Advisors Service exceeds $1 billion in client assets after just one year of business. At year-end, Schwab’s total client assets reach $17.7 billion.

1990: The company introduces Schwab Funds® money market mutual funds, starting with $5 billion. The Indianapolis service center opens as the first customer telephone service center outside of San Francisco. The first Asia Pacific center opens with bilingual services. At year-end, total client assets reach $30.6 billion.

1991: The company introduces the Schwab 1000 Fund®, an equity index fund that reaches $191 million in client assets by year-end. Schwab opens its second call center, in Denver. Schwab hosts the first annual National Financial Advisors Conference, later renamed IMPACT®. Schwab launches its first network TV advertising campaign. At year-end, total client assets reach $47.5 billion.

1996: Web trading goes live. Customers can trade listed and OTC stocks or check balances and the status of orders. The SchwabPlan is introduced, offering companies and their employees access to more than 1,300 mutual funds in a new, bundled 401(k) product. Schwab AdvisorSource® referral service is introduced nationally. At year-end, total client assets reach $253 billion.

1997: The Charles Schwab Corporation is added to S&P 500 Index. The website registers its 1 millionth online account. Schwab’s Hong Kong office reopens after being closed since the 1987 market crash. Mutual Fund Report Card is introduced with a single-page review of more than 7,700 mutual funds. In December, David Pottruck is named co-CEO of the corporation. At year-end, total client assets reach $437 billion.

1999: Schwab launches after-hours trading for Nasdaq and select listed stocks. Orders can be placed online or by phone from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. Schwab launches eConfirms, a new e-mail subscription service that delivers trade confirmations directly to customers, eliminating paper delivery. Schwab becomes the first online brokerage firm to offer its customers multiple stock order entry for all online trading accounts. The firm also introduces two new web-based tools including Schwab's advanced mutual fund screener, which allows customers to screen all funds rated by Morningstar, Inc. The Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving, an independent public philanthropic fund, is launched.

Expanding our Services

2000: Schwab and U.S. Trust merge. The company also acquires CyBerCorp, Inc. to better serve active on-line traders. Schwab introduces pre-market trading for most Nasdaq and listed securities, with orders accepted from 7:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. (eastern time) Monday through Friday. PocketBroker™ wireless investing service is introduced. Schwab Mutual Fund OneSource tops $100 billion in assets. Chinese language news and research debut on Schwab’s Chinese website. Schwab also unveils a Korean language website dedicated to serving Korean investors in the U.S., and a toll-free service hotline dedicated to serving Vietnamese investors in the U.S.

2001: CyBerCorp, Inc. changes its name to Cyber Trader® Inc. and enhances its service with improved software, educational tools and tiered pricing.

2002: Schwab launches an alternative for investment research, Schwab Equity Ratings®, and two new advisory services for affluent investors, Schwab Private Client™ and Schwab Advisor Network. Schwab Core Equity Fund and Schwab Hedged Equity Fund are introduced, with both using the Schwab Equity Ratings model. Schwab Advisor WebCenter™ launches, an advisor-branded website development and hosting service for independent investment advisors working with Schwab Institutional. At year-end, total client assets reach $657 billion (excluding U.S. Trust).

2004: Schwab announces the dual listing of its common stock on Nasdaq and NYSE; later in the year, Schwab sells its seat on the NYSE. Schwab announces the resignation of David S. Pottruck as CEO and the reinstatement of Chuck Schwab as CEO. Schwab and AXA Rosenberg complete a fund adoption agreement and introduce a new group of mutual funds, the Laudus Group, renamed the Laudus Rosenberg Funds. Schwab Bank introduces the Charles Schwab Bank Visa credit card. Schwab and Boys & Girls Clubs of America launch a new program — Money Matters: Make It Count — to teach money management to teens. At year-end, total client assets reach $942 billion (excluding U.S. Trust).

2005: Schwab eliminates account service and order handling fees for retail accounts and small business retirement plans. The company gives all clients access to Schwab Equity Ratings, which inspire the launch of the Schwab Premier Equity Fund™ and new Schwab Portfolios™. Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. introduce integrated checking and brokerage accounts. Schwab rolls out its family of mutual funds onto third-party mutual fund platforms and introduces target funds to help simplify retirement. The company makes the move to list its stock solely on the Nasdaq exchange. At year-end, total client assets exceed $1 trillion (excluding U.S. Trust). Schwab launches a new ad campaign: Talk To Chuck™.

2006: Schwab lowers and simplifies pricing for equity, option, mutual fund and bond transactions. The firm announces a security guarantee, covering 100 percent of account losses arising from unauthorized account activity. In November, the corporation announces an agreement to sell U.S. Trust, its wealth management subsidiary, to Bank of America. In new product news, the company launches Schwab Managed Portfolios™, offering professional money management for individuals with as little as $50,000 to invest; the Schwab Inflation Protected Fund™, a fund designed to offer protection from inflation while providing growth; and the Laudus Rosenberg International Discovery Fund. The Schwab 1000 Index Fund celebrates 15 years without taxable capital gains distributions. Schwab Charitable Fund™ surpasses $1 billion in charitable contributions. At the annual IMPACT® conference, Schwab Institutional announces the winners of the first IMPACT Awards™. At year-end, Schwab had total client assets of $1.24 trillion (excluding U.S. Trust), with 6.7 million brokerage accounts, 147,000 banking accounts and 542,000 corporate retirement plan participants.

2008: Chuck Schwab is named chairman of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy. The company enhances Schwab.com, improves StreetSmart Pro, upgrades risk management tools on StreetSmart.com, and launches an online community focused on active trading. Walter W. Bettinger II is appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors effective Oct. 1, 2008. Schwab unites institutional services into a single business unit, including Schwab Institutional (now Advisor Services) and Corporate and Retirement Services.

2011: Schwab launched a new platform for active traders, StreetSmart Edge®1, designed to simplify complex trading activities & provide a more intuitive experience. Schwab announced mobile deposit capabilities2 for smartphone users, enabling Schwab brokerage and Schwab Bank clients to deposit checks remotely by taking a picture of a check with their smartphone cameras. Schwab launched a new program called Clients Speak3, which feature online ratings and reviews by clients on their Schwab accounts or their experience with the company. The Charles Schwab Corporation completed its acquisition of both optionsXpress Holdings, Inc. and Compliance11™4. Schwab Independent Branch Services opened the first independent branch in Nashua, N.H.

Mission & Values

Purpose: To help everyone be financially fit.

Our Values:

Provide clients with the most ethical financial services.

Be fair, empathetic and responsive in serving our clients.

Strive relentlessly to improve what we do and how we do it.

Respect and reinforce our fellow employees and the power of teamwork.

Always earn and be worthy of our clients’ trust.

Working Here

What's it like to work for Schwab?

If you have a passion for helping others shape their financial future, then you’ll feel at home in Schwab’s service culture. It’s really simple: We listen to what people need, and then we base our innovations on what we learn. That’s true for our employees and for our clients.

Do you know your personal strengths? You will if you work for Schwab. And our strengths-based approach doesn’t stop with an initial assessment. We also provide opportunities for development, training and feedback to help every employee reach his or her potential. For example, in 2011, Schwab employees completed more than 550,000 hours of training, averaging more than 40 hours per person.

Consider some of the other advantages of working for Schwab:

Great Workplace: Our company is widely recognized as a great place to work.

Hiring Information

Schwab hires people at all levels of experience who have the desire, drive and creativity to help our clients be financially fit. We actively recruit for a variety of roles, including financial consultants, registered brokers and trainees, client service specialists and portfolio consultants. In addition, we offer challenging careers in technology, sales, marketing and other areas of business support.

Benefits

Schwab invests in our employees to help them stay healthy, save for long-term financial goals and manage the demands of work and personal lives. That's why Schwab offers a valuable benefits package with broad protection and a wide range of choices to meet the needs of our employees and eligible dependents, including children, spouses and domestic partners.

Financial Fitness

Automatic enrollment in our 401(k) Plan

401(k) Basic Match of your traditional pre-tax or Roth contribution

Advice services

Personal Insurance Program (group rates and discounts on insurance products)

Legal Services Plan

Commuter Tax Savings Program

Employee Discount Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Matching Gifts Program

Discounts on some Schwab Bank products

Employee accounts with discounts on trades and advice and dedicated branches and call teams

To help our employees develop skills and advance, we provide tuition reimbursement for approved, qualifying education and training. Programs to encourage a healthy lifestyle include health club discounts and smoking cessation assistance